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72: Getting "Unstuck" in Training with Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy (ATA)

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Animal Behavior Conversations: The Podcast of The ABMA
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Oct 23, 2025
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Summary

This episode Ryan Cartlidge, Animal Training Academy, discusses how to get “unstuck” in training. Ryan starts the episode by operationalizing what getting “stuck” in training may look like and the process of thinking “How do I get unstuck?” Ryan breaks down this process into three steps 1. Building a tool kit of knowledge 2. Having the Courage to Act and 3. Having the Systems for Learning in place. Throughout the entire episode Ryan details multiple tactics and learnings that can assist in getting unstuck such as understanding reinforcement systems, videoing your training sessions, utilizing flowcharts, and so much more! Stay tuned in for Ryan’s very unique "Training Tale" in which he was the learner. For questions or suggestions about the podcast email ⁠[email protected]⁠ and to contact Ryan and to learn more about Animal Training Academy connect with the organization in any way below: Email >>> Website >>> www.atamember.com Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/animal_training_academy/?hl=en Facebook >>> https://www.facebook.com/animaltrainingacademy/ If interested follow the link to a free month of ATA. Sign up for 30 free days of ATA membership and then after that time period, you can roll into a full membership. >>> https://atamember.com/thanks-for-subscribing/ 6:20 Introduction to Ryan Cartlidge 12:35 Information about Animal Training Academy 16:00 What does it mean when we feel “stuck” in training 25:10 Starting the process of thinking “How do I get unstuck”? 32:50 Building a tool kit of knowledge and skills 1:00:40 Having the courage to act 1:15:10 Having the systems for learning in place 1:27:45 “Training Tale”